Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist

Meir PCN Operations Manager

Meir PCN Clinical Director

Meir Primary Care Centre, with cross-practice working across Meir PCN and wider Neighbourhood MDT working where required.

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as a member of the Meir PCN team of Clinical Pharmacists, based at Meir Primary Care Centre and providing patient-facing clinical pharmacy services across the six PCN practices.

The post holder will use their professional expertise to improve medicines optimisation, prescribing safety, patient outcomes and access to appropriate medicines support. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the PCN and, where required, contribute to MDT working across the wider Neighbourhood.

The role includes clinical medication reviews, long-term condition support, medicines reconciliation, prescribing support, medicines safety, quality improvement and delivery of agreed PCN pharmacy services.

The post holder will contribute to PCN priorities, practice improvement work, completion of the PCN Pharmacy SLA, and relevant PCN DES requirements and associated reporting and evidence where pharmacy input is required.

• Undertake structured and clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long-term conditions and/or complex polypharmacy.

• Identify medicines-related risks, opportunities for optimisation, monitoring requirements, adherence issues and potential adverse effects.

• Support medicines optimisation within long-term conditions, including respiratory and other areas agreed with the PCN and practices.

• Provide patient-facing medicines advice and support, including shared decision-making and adherence support.

• Undertake appropriate care home and domiciliary medication reviews where included within the agreed service.

• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital, intermediate care or other transfers of care.

• Recognise and manage common/minor conditions within scope of practice, with appropriate signposting or referral.

• Refer patients to GPs, nurses, community pharmacy or other professionals where clinical needs fall outside the post holder's competence or remit.

• Support safe and effective repeat prescribing, including review of medicines reaching review dates and identification of patients requiring clinical review.

• Respond to prescribing and medication queries from clinicians, practice staff and patients.

• Ensure appropriate monitoring is in place for medicines where clinically required.

• Identify patients at increased risk of harm from medicines using agreed searches, registers and risk stratification processes.

• Review medicines associated with avoidable harm, hospital admission or readmission and support appropriate action.

• Implement and monitor actions arising from MHRA alerts, safety communications, product withdrawals and relevant local and national guidance.

• Support implementation of local formulary and prescribing guidance and identify prescribing that requires review or specialist/shared-care input.

• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other relevant clinicians.

• Complete agreed activity within the Meir PCN Pharmacy SLA, maintaining accurate records and evidence of delivery.

• Support delivery of relevant PCN DES requirements, including agreed searches, patient reviews, audits, improvement work, reporting and evidence.

• Maintain timely and accurate activity data required for PCN monitoring, governance, contractual submissions and evidence requirements.

• Participate in PCN workstreams and projects where pharmacy expertise is required, including medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and quality improvement.

• Identify risks, barriers to delivery or gaps in evidence and escalate these through agreed PCN governance arrangements.

• Work with the PCN Operations Manager, Clinical Director and practice teams to ensure agreed SLA and DES activity is planned, delivered, recorded and evidenced.

• Undertake prescribing and medicines optimisation audits and contribute to quality improvement activity.

• Analyse and interpret medicines data to identify trends, risks, variation and opportunities for improvement.

• Support development and implementation of medicines-related pathways, protocols and patient information.

• Contribute to relevant PCN and practice improvement projects and contractual requirements.

• Maintain appropriate records and provide information required for PCN, practice and medicines-management reporting.

• Support work relating to clinical governance, prescribing safety, medicines management and CQC requirements.

• Provide medicines-related education and advice to GPs, nurses, ARRS colleagues, administrative staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Share learning, good practice and prescribing updates across the PCN pharmacy team and practices.

• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development and agreed development plans.

• Work collaboratively with other PCN pharmacists and pharmacy colleagues, contributing to consistent approaches, shared learning and service resilience.

• Work effectively across the six Meir PCN practices and as part of the wider PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to multidisciplinary working across the wider Neighbourhood where required.

• Develop effective working relationships with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacy technicians, ARRS staff, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, ICB medicines optimisation teams, wider Neighbourhood MDT colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

• Support integrated working between general practice, community pharmacy, secondary care, wider Neighbourhood services and other relevant health, care and community services.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues and external partners.

• Recognise professional limitations and seek advice, supervision or referral when appropriate.

• Maintain GPhC registration and practise in accordance with professional, legal and ethical requirements.

• Work within competence, scope of practice and agreed PCN and practice policies and procedures.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

• Identify, report and manage clinical and operational risks in accordance with local procedures.

• Participate in incident reporting, learning and service improvement.

• Maintain mandatory training and professional development requirements.

• Promote equality, inclusion, dignity and respect in all interactions.

• Work across PCN practices and at Meir Primary Care Centre as required by service need.

• Travel independently between sites where required.

• Participate in PCN meetings, MDT meetings, clinical supervision and relevant service development meetings.

• Use EMIS Web and other approved digital systems to document clinical activity and support reporting.

• Work flexibly to meet changing PCN and practice priorities while maintaining safe clinical care.

Performance will be assessed against agreed clinical, medicines optimisation, SLA and PCN/DES objectives. This will include:

• Delivery of agreed clinical activity and medicines optimisation work.

• Completion of agreed Pharmacy SLA activity.

• Contribution to relevant PCN DES requirements.

• Contribution to prescribing safety, audit and quality improvement.

• Effective multidisciplinary and cross-practice working.

• Completion of required reporting and evidence for PCN governance and DES delivery.

• Completion of mandatory training, CPD, supervision and appraisal requirements.

• Contribution to agreed PCN projects and service development.

This job description provides an outline of the key duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The role may develop in response to changes in patient need, PCN priorities, service design, professional practice and contractual requirements. The job description will be reviewed periodically with the post holder and amended following appropriate consultation.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Good understanding of common acute and long-term conditions managed in primary care.
• Ability to undertake clinical medication reviews and identify medicines-related risks.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical and medicines information clearly to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and use professional judgement within own scope of practice.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to the delivery and evidence requirements of the PCN Pharmacy SLA and relevant PCN DES work.
• Ability to contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records and use clinical data appropriately.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and shared decision-making.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining current clinical knowledge.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing patient, practice and PCN requirements.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web or a similar primary care clinical system.
• Experience of using clinical searches and prescribing data to identify patient cohorts and improve care.
• Experience of contributing to PCN DES requirements, contractual services or service-level agreements.
• Experience of delivering education or training to healthcare professionals.
• Experience of undertaking prescribing audits or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of working with community pharmacy, secondary care or wider Neighbourhood services.
• Experience of care home or domiciliary medication reviews.
• Understanding of the wider primary care and PCN environment.
• Evidence of additional relevant clinical or professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Working towards an Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy, Prescribing or Medicines Optimisation.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a registered pharmacist.
• Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Experience of supporting patients with long-term conditions and/or complex medication regimes.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing medicines-related advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience of identifying and managing medicines-related risks.
• Experience of working within professional, clinical governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience of using clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience of working independently and managing and prioritising a clinical workload.
• Experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of working within a GP practice.
• Experience of working as part of a PCN or wider Neighbourhood MDT.
• Experience of delivering medicines optimisation services within general practice.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or a similar GP clinical system.
• Experience of contributing to PCN DES requirements or other contractual services.
• Experience of working with community pharmacy and/or secondary care pharmacy teams.
• Experience of undertaking prescribing audits, clinical audits or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of care home or domiciliary medication reviews.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Meir Primary Care Network

Address

Meir Primary Care Centre

Weston Road

Stoke on Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 6AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

• Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place Clinic, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0BN

Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs.

These could include mental health conditions such as mood disorders and acute psychosis. Additionally young people may have co-existing additional needs such as neurodevelopmental disorders, including mild learning disabilities or autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,565
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health. Verbal and written communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure service users with range of Mental health conditions in this medium and low secure service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• At least 3 years post qualification experience
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location:Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS

You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.

The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital’s consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users.

Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible

What you will get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £35,217
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite free parking

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and at least 3 years post qualification experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes, safety and adherence.

• Provide clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on prescribing and medicines-related issues.

• Support the management of patients with long-term conditions, including medication review, monitoring and follow-up.

• Identify and manage medication-related risks, including interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.

• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and changes in care.

• Provide patients with clear advice and counselling regarding their medicines, promoting adherence and shared decision-making.

• Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies.

• Contribute to repeat prescribing, medicines safety, clinical audits, quality improvement and prescribing reviews.

• Work collaboratively with community pharmacy, secondary care and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, legal, confidentiality and information governance requirements.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance and service development.

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and work within GPhC standards and scope of practice.

• Where appropriately qualified, undertake independent prescribing and clinical assessment within the individuals competence.

• Ad hoc duties

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Relevant experience in GP practice or a strong understanding of the clinical pharmacist role in general practice.
• Sound clinical knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing and management of long-term conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Confident clinical decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously within professional competence.
• Ability to identify and manage medication-related risks and promote patient safety.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload and competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, equality, confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical competence.
• Good IT skills and experience using electronic clinical/prescribing systems.

Desirable

• ndependent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience of conducting structured medication reviews and supporting patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation, clinical audits and quality improvement.
• Experience working collaboratively with community pharmacy and secondary care.
• Understanding of NICE guidance, local formularies and NHS medicines optimisation priorities.
• Experience of providing education or training to healthcare professionals or practice staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy, Primary Care Pharmacy or a related clinical discipline.
• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Relevant postgraduate training or accreditation in primary care/clinical pharmacy.
• Additional training in areas such as medicines optimisation, prescribing, long-term condition management or clinical assessment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Woodgrange Medical Practice

Address

40 Woodgrange Road

Forest Gate

London

E7 0QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodgrangemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure people with Mental Health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET. You will be working at Thornford Park, a 141 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service.

The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service.

What you will get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary £35,269 - £36,209
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Person Specification

Teaching and CPD

Essential

• Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
• Teaching experience

Qualifiactions

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• MD/ other higher degree
• Experience in Oculoplastic subspecialty training
• Publications and poster and oral presentations in oculoplastics and orbits

Clinical experience

Essential

• Completion of core training in ophthalmology
• Experience in managing general ophthalmic emergencies
• Good basic knowledge of oculoplastic surgery
• Demonstrable experience in clinical audit and/or research
• Evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in oculoplastic surgery
• Ability to audit clinical result

Desirable

• Research interest / published papers
• Appropriate exposure to oculoplastic/adnexal surgery at ST5+ level or equivalent
• Appropriate experience in related specialties
• Able to perform routine minor oculoplastics procedures independently e.g. lid lesion excisions, tarsorrhaphy with logbook evidence of numbers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure people with Mental Health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET. You will be working at Thornford Park, a 141 bedded independent hospital which supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services there is also a PICU Mental Health Service.

The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder, and females and males in a PICU service.

What you will get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary £35,269 - £36,209
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, strong team-working skills, high self-motivation and flexibility, positive attitude, commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in the Community setting, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, without supervision.

To contribute to the delivery and development of the Mental Health Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice

To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the service as set out in the NMC Code of Practice.

To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge

To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public

To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times

To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies

To supervise and teach junior staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD.

Desirable

• Recognised qualification relevant to speciality
• Management Development
• Recruitment and selection training
• Teaching and Assessing qualification

Knowledge, skills and aptitude

Essential

• oHas excellent communication and organisational skills
• oEvidence of time management skills
• oHas a good working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach
• oHas a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial Band 5 experience
• oExperience working with people over 65 yrs with mental health problems.
• oIT skills

Desirable

• oExperience working in the Community
• oHas experience in interviewing staff

Disposition

Essential

• oDemonstrate clinical expertise
• oDemonstrate leadership skills
• oAble to work as a member of a team

Special requirements

Essential

• oAbility to work flexibly
• oCurrent driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bensham Hospital

Saltwell Road

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse looking for a new opportunity where you will be valued and invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Do you want to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork defines your day-to-day? Then join the team at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure men and women with mental health conditions in Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get:

• At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

  • Annual base salary of £39,239
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
  • Free/subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, Strong team-working skills, A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, A positive attitude, and be naturally caring and compassionate, A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Nurse RGN wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at The Bridge and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Nurse (RGN), you will ensure people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW

You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £32,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, Strong team-working skills, A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate, A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Middlesbrough

TS2 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A social prescriber is a link worker who empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through giving time, focusing on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach. The post holder works to connect people to community groups as well as statutory services for practical and emotional support. Social Prescribers support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.

The post holder will be deployed in a specific Primary Care Network and Enhanced Access Service, working in partnership with the practice teams in that network to support patients and promote lifestyle changes, preventing ill-health by means of behaviour change techniques. The post requires: good understanding of social prescribing, well-being, and community services and a good understanding of; and ability to provide; motivational and behavioural techniques.

Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience, and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity; and by increasing peoples active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

We recognise that existing social prescribing schemes may employ link workers on a different salary scale, however this proposed salary reflects the complexity of the situations that people present with, and the need for a significant level of multi- agency working, including supporting community groups to receive referrals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1. Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/healthimprovement (including unpaid work).
• 2. Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work).
• 3. Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
• 4. Experienceof
• partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations.

Desirable

• 1. Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity.
• 2. Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
• 2. Demonstrable commitmentto professionalandpersonal
• development.

Desirable

• 1. Training in motivational coaching andinterviewingorequivalent experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• 1. Understandingofthewider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities.
• 2. Knowledgeof community development approaches
• 3. Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the updating digital records accurately, and compiling simple plans and reports.
• 4. Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills.

Desirable

• 1. Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
• 2. Knowledgeof VCSE and community services in the locality.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• 2. Abilitytoidentifyriskand assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
• 3. Ability to recognise critical safeguarding concerns and swiftly escalate risks to senior management in line with organisational procedures.
• 4. Understanding of professional boundaries, maintaining strict objectivity and ethical standards in all client.
• 5. Able to work from an asset-based approach,buildingonexisting community and personal assets.
• 6. Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks.
• 7. Ability to maintain effective working relationshipsandtopromote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
• 8. Commitment to collaborative workingwith all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups). Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies andfind creativesolutionsto community issues.
• 9. Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
• 10. Ability to organise,planand prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• 11. Highlevel ofwrittenandoral communication skills.
• 12.Ability to workflexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
• 13. Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to support their development.
• 14. Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.

Desirable

• 1. Previous PCN, EMIS, Joy and detailed Newham-service knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Newham Health Collaborative

Address

1st Floor Vicarage Lane Health Ctr

10 Vicarage Lane

Stratford

E15 4ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newhamhealthcollaborative.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the Healthcare Assistant will include:

Phlebotomy: taking blood samples safely and effectively, ensuring appropriate labelling, processing and preparation of specimens in line with practice protocols.

Clinical observations: undertaking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, height, weight and BMI measurements, as appropriate.

NHS Health Checks: carrying out health checks, collecting relevant clinical information and supporting patients with health promotion and preventative care.

Long-term condition support: assisting the nursing and clinical team with data collection and routine monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including blood pressure, weight, urine testing and other relevant observations.

ECGs: undertaking ECGs as required and ensuring they are completed and recorded appropriately.

Urinalysis and specimen collection: carrying out routine urine testing and supporting the collection and processing of other clinical specimens.

Vaccination support: supporting the nursing team with vaccination clinics and other seasonal programmes, where appropriate and within the individual's training and scope of practice.

Wound care support: assisting the nursing team with wound care and dressing procedures as appropriate and within competence.

Chaperoning: acting as a chaperone for patients when required and in accordance with practice policy.

Infection prevention and control: maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control and ensuring clinical areas are clean, safe and appropriately stocked.

Clinical room management: ensuring equipment and clinical rooms are maintained, cleaned and stocked appropriately, reporting any issues to the relevant member of the team.

General clinical support: assisting the Practice Nurses, GPs and wider clinical team with patient care and other appropriate duties within the HCA's scope of practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a relevant healthcare setting
• Effective time management, with the ability to plan, manage and organise workload
• Able to work within legal, ethical and professional guidelines, practice policies and procedures
• Able to work alongside people from all backgrounds, communities and religions respectfully
• Able to work as part of a team and independently with confidence
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care
• Able to maintain confidentiality and respect patient dignity
• Able to manage stressful situations appropriately
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn and use new clinical systems
• Willingness to undertake training and develop clinical skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working within general practice/primary care
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Experience recording clinical observations
• Experience performing ECGs
• Experience supporting long-term condition reviews
• Experience with urinalysis and specimen collection
• Experience with wound care
• Experience supporting vaccination clinics
• Driving licence and access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant healthcare qualification, such as Care Certificate, NVQ/QCF or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Street Lane Practice

Address

12 Devonshire Avenue

Leeds

LS8 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.streetlanepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive health and needs assessments in line with the National Framework. Provide case management and oversight. Contribute to eligibility recommendations and provide professional clinical advice. Coordinate and review complex care packages, ensuring quality and value for money. Work closely with colleagues across health and social care. Support individuals and families, providing clear information and managing sensitive discussions. Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant records. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and audit activity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification and current registration with the NMC or SWE
• Qualified to post graduate level or equivalent level demonstrable experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with adults and children in a social care or health care setting.
• Significant experience of working in partnership with service users, carers, service providers and other professionals.
• Significant experience of developing Self Directed Support Plans to meet individual need.
• Significant experience and expertise of assessing, planning and implementing care packages and liaising with providers.
• Experience of interpreting national and local policies related to All Age Continuing Care and case management.
• Experience of reviewing costs associated with care packages and making recommendations.
• Experience of line management, appraisal, mentorship and coaching, etc... working withing relative organisational policies.
• Experience of ensuring compliance with documentation and accuracy of collation of information.
• Experience of participating in audit and service improvement.
• Experience of working autonomously within national policy and organisational policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Parkhouse Building

Baron Way

Carlisle

CA6 4SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience of working in a fast paced call centre environment
• Proficient use of electronic systems, databases or other information systems
• Awareness of and ability to follow information governance policies and procedures and Data Protection legislation

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanfrecha Grange, Cwmbran

Llanfrecha Grange

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bentley Medical Practice

Address

Redcar Primary Care Hospital

West Dyke Road

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bentleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care, the hospital seeks post-FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

Applicants need to be EPALS or APLS providers at the point at which they commence work for the hospital.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever-increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

There is opportunity for strategic growth within children and young peoples services and successful applicants are encouraged to be a part of this exciting journey!

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or
• Non-HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies or
• Non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
• EPALS provider
• Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding (hospital is able to support)
• Able to obtain enhanced DBS check (hospital will arrange)
• Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Chronic Disease Management

The successful candidate should have experience and appropriate competencies in chronic disease reviews and management, which may include:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Other long-term conditions commonly managed within General Practice

The Practice Nurse will undertake appropriate reviews, provide patient education and lifestyle advice, follow agreed clinical protocols and escalate or refer patients to a GP or other clinician when required.

Cervical Screening

The successful candidate must:

• Have completed recognised cervical screening training.
• Be currently competent to undertake cervical screening.
• Work in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme requirements.
• Maintain appropriate training and competency requirements.
• Provide patients with appropriate information and advice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-up.

Childhood Immunisations

The successful candidate must:

• Have completed appropriate childhood immunisation training.
• Be competent and confident in delivering the routine childhood immunisation programme.
• Maintain all required updates and competencies.
• Work safely under relevant Patient Group Directions (PGDs), protocols and national guidance.
• Provide appropriate advice to parents and carers.
• Maintain accurate vaccination records.

Travel Health and Vaccinations

The successful candidate must have appropriate training and competency in travel health and vaccinations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking travel health assessments.
• Providing appropriate travel health advice.
• Administering appropriate travel vaccinations within professional competence and relevant authorisations.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Providing advice regarding vaccination schedules and preventative health measures.

General Practice Nursing Duties

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Wound assessment, dressings and wound management.
• Suture and clip removal.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Routine injections and vaccinations.
• Seasonal vaccination programmes.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Routine clinical observations and assessments.
• Supporting preventative healthcare programmes.
• Recognising and appropriately escalating clinical concerns.

Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain current NMC registration.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
• Work independently within their professional scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding training and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement where required.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and colleagues.